Installation instructions

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7. BUILD THE FRAMEWORK
The framework must be sized to support the total weight of the hood. Refer to the table below for total weight of the hood, according to
the type of blower chosen.
In the ceiling material, cut-out a 28¾” x 12½” max.
opening over the installation location. Install two
supporting studs inside the cut-out at dimensions
shown at right.
WARNING
!
When building framework, always follow all applicable construction codes and standards.
HOOD WIDTH
WITH IQ6, P3 OR P6
INTERIOR BLOWER
WITH IQ12 OR P12
INTERIOR BLOWER
WITH IN-LINE OR EXTERIOR BLOWER
(ROUGH-IN PLATE ONLY)
42” 71
LB. 84 LB. 52 LB.
54” 86
LB. 99 LB. 67 LB.
7.1 SUGGESTED FRAMEWORK FOR INSTALLATION WITH DECORATIVE FLUE COVER AEIP SERIES
28½”
12½”
max.
27”
C
L
28¾”
HD0227A
C
L
12 /
8”
5
Studs flush
with ceiling material
Ceiling
material
Ceiling
material
SUPPORTING STUDS
Using provided wood screws no. 10 x 1.5” and washers, assemble both mounting brackets
(included with the optional decorative flue cover) to the framework. See illustration at right.
HD0228A
7.2 SUGGESTED FRAMEWORK FOR INSTALLATION WITH DRYWALL TRIM ATDIP SERIES
Below is the suggested framework for both 42” and 54” width hoods to be installed with drywall trim ATDIP Series. Refer to the table
and illustrations below for the dimensions according to the hood width. Using provided wood screws no. 10 x 1.5” and washers,
assemble both mounting brackets (included with the optional drywall trim) to the framework.
HOOD WIDTH A WITH 5/8” DRYWALL A WITH 1/2” DRYWALL B WITH 5/8” DRYWALL B WITH 1/2” DRYWALL C
42” 11
5
/8”11
7
/8” 28
5
/8” 28
7
/8” 10” MINIMUM
54” 11
5
/8”11
7
/8” 40
5
/8” 40
7
/8” 10” MINIMUM
HD0235A
FRAMEWORK 42” HOOD
27¼”
C
C
L
C
L
HD0237A
FRAMEWORK 54” HOOD
FRAMEWORK
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